Winter Snowflake Platter (Printable)

A festive winter platter featuring delicate snowflake-shaped cookies decorated with white chocolate and sugar pearls.

# What you'll need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

→ Decoration

07 - 5 oz white chocolate, melted
08 - 1/4 cup silver sugar pearls or white sprinkles
09 - Icing sugar, for dusting

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
02 - Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
03 - Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing gently until a smooth dough forms.
04 - Shape the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
05 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
07 - Using snowflake cookie cutters, cut out shapes and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are just starting to turn golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
10 - Dip or drizzle the cooled cookies with melted white chocolate, then adorn with sugar pearls or sprinkles. Lightly dust with icing sugar for a snowy effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
  • Perfect for festive winter celebrations
02 -
  • For a citrusy twist add 1 tsp grated lemon zest to the dough.
  • Substitute white chocolate with royal icing for a crisper finish.
03 -
  • Use chilled dough to maintain cookie shapes while baking.
  • Decorate cookies once completely cooled to prevent melting the chocolate.
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